PRAN MUDRA
Pran Vayu is very important vayu among the ten types of Vayus which exist in the body. Pran Vayu is breath itself. It is found in the nostrils,face,heart and respiratory organs. It covers the space till the navel.
Formation. The tips of the little finger and ring finger are joined with the tips of the thumb.
Effect: The major part of our body is Prithvi and Jal. Joining the finger tipe balancing these elements results in increasing stamina,vitality,strength and immunity. This mudra starts the flow of vital energy in our body as if life dynamo has been started. While practising meditation along with this mudra, the whole body feels the vibration. Practising this mudra makes a person mentally and physically strong.
Benefit: Pran mudra helps to overcome the following disorders:
Chronic fatigue,general debility,low endurance; Impaired immunity; mental tension,anger,irritability,jealousy,pride,restlessness; inflammatory disorders; forgetfiulness; scanty burning,urination; burning red dry eyes,cataract; dry red hot agin skin, skin rashes,urticaria and leprosy; any ailment of eyes is cured; eyesight is improved; the element of earth,water and fire are joined, so this helps remove the obstacles present in blood vessels resulting in improved blood circulation; this mudra removes impurities present in blood and stimulates joy,energy, delight,zeal,hope and preservance. this mudra helps remove any kind of deficiency of vitamins A,B,C,D,E,K all vitamins are provided by this mudra; any types of cramps in muscles or veins and pain in the legs cured; during fasts this mura can help control hunger and thirst; to treat any disease Pran Mudra is like a friend that helps other mudras; to cure insomnia, Jnana Mudra is to be followed by pran mudra; to cure diabetes Apan Mudra is to be followed by Pran Mudra; Numbness in any part of the body is cured by Pran Mudra.